West Ham have contacted Manchester United over the availability of keeper Anders Lindegaard, it is claimed.

Danish website, spotern.dk, is reporting a number of Premier League clubs have been in contact with the Old Trafford club as they believe he is no would rather not be back-up to David de Gea.

The Danish international has made only eight Premier League appearances this season and just 16 since joining the club in January 2011.

It is claimed the Hammers may look to bring a younger keeper, as Jussi Jaaskelainen is now 37, but Sam Allardyce’s side could face competition from London rivals Fulham, who have 40-year-old Mark Schwarzer as their current number one.